August 16, 2020 The Gospel is about receiving Jesus as Savior and having our hearts cleansed by his sacrifice. Our faith is misplaced if we expect purification to come through a ceremony especially one not in Scripture but handed down by tradition. The Canaanite woman demonstrated great faith in crying out to Jesus with reverence ... [Read more...]

August 9, 2020 If you are where the Lord wants you to be and living in obedience to him, you can be certain that he will take you through the storms of life.  All believers can be of good cheer knowing their Lord is present.  Don’t be afraid because of the storm but keep focused ... [Read more...]

August 2, 2020 We should follow the example of the Apostle Paul who earnestly prayed that his countrymen might be saved (from God’s righteous judgment upon their sins and from the punishment of hell).  We are saved by receiving Jesus as our Savior, believing in our hearts, confessing with our mouth, and calling upon the ... [Read more...]

July 26, 2020 It takes faith to appreciate the power and secret working of the Kingdom of God.  We must recognize the Kingdom of God as the greatest treasure of our lives. Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33;44-52

July 19, 2020 This passage is traditionally known as “The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares.” Have you ever wondered about the problem of evil? How could a good, all-powerful God allow evil in the world? At the end of the age, evil will be totally removed, and the followers of Christ, called the ... [Read more...]

July 12, 2020 In this passage, Jesus our Lord explains to his followers, the four ways people can respond to the presentation of the Gospel.  Which type of soil represents your heart’s response to the Kingdom of God? Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

July 5, 2020 Don’t be resistant to Christ’s call for repentance! Our Lord gives severe warnings of future judgment to cities that were blessed with his ministry yet squandered their opportunities. God reveals himself to the humble and burdened who respond to Christ’s gracious invitation. Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

June 28, 2020 Jesus will use ordinary people to preach and teach in his Church. Evaluate your response to the Lord’s servants as they present the Gospel. What is most necessary is to receive Christ. Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

June 21, 2020 Jesus was persecuted and you as a follower must also expect persecution.  Don’t be afraid but trust God’s fatherly care.  Love Christ more than your dearest loved one and never disown him. Scripture: Matthew 10:24:39

June 14, 2020 The mission of the church is to gather a harvest of people by following the example of Christ. We need to rely upon the Lord of the Harvest and fervently pray for more laborers motivated by compassion and love for the Savior. Scripture: Matthew 9:25-10:8